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VALENTINE APARTMENT COMPLEX CATCHES FIRE
Fire crews are working to extinguish a blaze at Lake Macquarie. Emergency services were called to Berringar Road just after 4pm, when smoke was seen coming from the roof of an apartment complex. It’s understood the fire started on the third level of the complex, and has spread over three units. Everyone has been evacuated…
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“SERIOUS APPROACH” FROM CONSORTIUM FOR KING EDWARD HEADLAND RESERVE
A private consortium has approached the traditional owners with a new joint venture plan for Newcastle’s King Edward Headland Reserve. While the details remain under wraps, Awabakal says it’s not ruling out future development.
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WOOL PRICES PLUMMET- LEAVING NORTH WEST FARMERS REELING
The Australian Wool Exchange says the price of wool has plummeted by 35 per cent due to the pandemic. After already experiencing three years of devastating drought, Farmers in the North West are reeling.
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NEW REGIONAL NEWSPAPERS EMERGE TO FILL VOID IN THE COMMUNITY
The end of many regional print newspapers saw jobs lost and left locals wondering what was next. Now, several groups have stepped up to fill the void.
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SINGLETON TEACHER APOLOGISES FOR RACIST REMARKS
There are calls for a Hunter high school teacher to be suspended, after the teacher made discriminatory remarks to a class about Indigenous Australians. Four Indigeous students were in the class at the time the teacher allegedly called Indigenous Australians ‘criminals and dole-bludgers.’ In a statement to NBN News, The Department of Education said ‘The…
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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED AFTER NORTH WEST CRASH
A man is recovering in hospital after a serious single-car crash in the North-West early this morning. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to the accident at 1.30am, 2 kilometres from Gunnedah. Paramedics treated the 22-year-old, who was ejected from his car, for multiple serious injuries at the scene. He was later airlifted to Tamworth…
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RISE IN RETAIL THEFT PROMPTS STRING OF ARRESTS
Newcastle police are targeting shoplifters in the region, after 23 people were arrested last week. Last Thursday, more than 20 officers scoured shopping precincts in Newcastle West and Kotara. Ten were given a $300 fine, on-the-spot. Newcastle City Police District Commander, Superintendent Brett Greentree, said officers will continue to carry out these patrols across the…
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MAN FOUND WITH COMMERCIAL QUANTITY OF MAGIC MUSHROOMS
A Hunter man will face court today after police allegedly found a commercial quantity of ‘magic mushrooms’ in his car, last month. Police were travelling along Raymond Terrace Road at Nelson Plains just after 1pm on May 1, when they noticed a grey Holden Cruze parked on the side of the road. Officers spoke with…
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LLAMAS LEADING THE WAY IN WINE COUNTRY
If the idea of a winter’s morning walk through the vineyards appeals to you – we may have found just the companion. Not only do they love human company, they’re also tall and handsome – and now you can take one for a stroll in the Hunter Valley. Vision and editing by Jacob Stuart. For…
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MAN DIES, TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN GUNNEDAH CRASH
A man has died, and two others are recovering in hospital after a single-vehicle crash in the state’s north-west last night. Emergency services were called to Quia Road just after midnight, following reports a Mitsubishi Mirage lost control and left the road, before rolling and landing on its roof. Two male passengers, both aged 23,…